If you were a fly on the wall at my house, you'd be sure to hear your share of fussing, complaining and whining. Maybe even a slammed door or two.

But enough about me.

In the pressure cooker that's parenting, I have exploded more than once. And it's harder to clean up than spaghetti night with a toddler.

So after years spent indulging in fruitless self-flogging, I finally let go of my obsession with getting it all 'just right.' I confess...I'm not a perfect parent.

Whew. That felt good.

Now, when my son saunters in with his 42nd tardy of the school year, I let it go. When I hear myself hollering "Whatever!" at my teenage daughter, I move on.

Having it all together is overrated anyway.

And I've determined not to waste God's grace. I'll never get it just right. You won't, either. So read on, sister. If you see a little of yourself in me, I hope it helps to know that you're not alone. Nope. If you're a mom, face it. You're never, ever alone.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2009

And the winner is ...

A great big thank you to everyone for your very cute and funny kid stories! (see previous post)

It was so fun to see a post from Emily Jean, who gave stories about her students, since she is overdue with her first child! Congrats, Emily! Let us know when the little one arrives ... You'll have lots of stories of your own to tell in no time! ;0)

Okay, I enlisted my children to help me in the random selection and announcement of the B&N gift card. Because kids never cheat. Well, not MY kids anyway.

In fact, they are just as perfect as their mother.

Molly was very excited about this "shoot" because she believes she can use this as a credit on her future modeling portfolio.

Actual quote (in a haughty tone): "Oh yes, I can tell the agency that I appeared on the 'Coming Clean' blog ..."

I don't know for sure, but I think she was making fun of me. The nerve.

Alright, without further ado, pick the name please, Molly ...




















The winner is ... SHERI! Congratulations, Sheri!















(My boy is currently sporting a shaggy summer 'do ... He calls it his "rock star" look.)

Here's Sheri's story in case you missed it ...

"Hi Melinda! Before we began home schooling I would drive and pick up Curtis from school. There were mornings when Liv wanted to come along. On the way, we always prayed and dressed in our "Armor of God." One particular morning Liv wanted to finish the prayer, and when she did she said, "and our feet shocked with the preservation of the gospel of peace!" Maybe some truth in that!LOL"

If you didn't win this time, keep checking back... I plan to make this whole contest thing a regular feature ... if my kids don't bankrupt me first.
Melinda

3 comments:

  1. I had to laugh about your daughter. That is just too funny. It sounds exactly like what my teenage daughter would say.

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  2. Aw, thanks for the well wishes! I am currently at the hospital being induced! Looks like it's going to be a long process, so be sure to churn out some quality bloggage simply for my amusement! :) Thanks!

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  3. Hi, I'm visiting from MBC. Great blog.

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